In Memoriam – Conservancy Directors
To those who have served on our Board of Directors and have passed away, we pay our utmost respect to them here and salute them for their dedication and service to the Chestnut Ridge Conservancy. Their service and dedication will not be forgotten.
Justine LaFauve
April 28, 2019
Founding Conservancy Trustee, Former Conservancy President & Secretary.
President OP Garden Club, SouthTowns Garden Club, Directer of OP Chamber and numerous other organizations.
Enthusiastic advocate for Chestnut Ridge Park
Peter Swartwrot
February 26, 2019
Conservancy
Vice President
Six Years of Board Membership
Avid Chestnut Ridge Park Runner
Raymond A. Fabaniak
August 8, 2015
Founding Conservancy Trustee,
Conservancy Chairman
Civic Leader
Entrepreneur
Edward Starosielic
January 11, 2018
Founding Conservancy Trustee
Former Conservancy Vice President
Former Calspan Vice President and Visionary Engineer
David M. Buyer
September 2, 2013
Founding Conservancy Trustee, Former Conservancy Vice-President
Military Service, business management, local & state government, college teacher, Active member American Legion & OP Council for the Arts.
Enthusiastic advocate for Chestnut Ridge Park
Michael J. Nuemeister
June 6, 2023
Founding Conservancy Trustee
Advocate for Chestnut Ridge Park
In Memoriam – Conservancy Supporters & Patrons
For those who have been patrons to the Conservancy or in remebrance of a loved one who had a deep connection to Chestnut Ridge Park and have passed away, we pay our utmost respect to them in this memorial testament.
2023 – Catherine Ward Forbush – In memory of the Ward Sisters